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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today laid the Foundation Stone of the Indian Agricultural Research Institute at Gogamukh in Assam.
Addressing a large public meeting on the occasion, the Prime Minister congratulated the State Government in Assam and Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, for the work done by them in the State.
He said the foundation stone of IARI laid today, had the potential to impact the entire region in a positive way in the future. He said agriculture needs to be developed in line with the requirements of the 21st century. He added that farmers must benefit from the changing technology.
He stressed on the need of modern agriculture and technological interventions, keeping in mind the specific needs of the region.
The Prime Minister spoke of his vision of doubling farmers' incomes by 2022, the 75th anniversary of independence.
The Prime Minister said the Union Government had taken a number of steps for farmers' welfare in the last three years. In this context he mentioned the soil health cards, the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, and the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. He spoke of the vast network of soil health laboratories being set up across the country, and the popularity of the Fasal Bima Yojana among farmers.
The Prime Minister mentioned the "SAMPADA" Yojana, to boost value addition in agriculture.
The Prime Minister spoke of "Panch Tatva" - five elements to boost connectivity in the North-East: Railways, Highways, Airways, Waterways, and i-ways. He said his Government is working towards boosting prosperity and welfare of the people in the North-East through this "panch-tatva."
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 130Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 22.70 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccinemanufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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More than130crore vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 22.70Cr balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates ISRO and IN-SPACe for successful launch of India's maidan private rocket Vikram-S
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation  and IN-SPACe for the successful launch of India's maiden private rocket Vikram-Suborbital developed by Skyroot Aerospace.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said;
"A historic moment for India as the rocket Vikram-S, developed by Skyroot Aerospace, took off from Sriharikota today! It is an important milestone in the journey of India’s private space industry. Congrats to @isro & @INSPACeIND for enabling this feat."
"This accomplishment bears testimony to the immense talent of our youth, who took full advantage of the landmark space sector reforms of June 2020."
Ministry of Defence
INDO-SRI LANKA JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE 'MITRA SHAKTI' CULMINATES IN AMPARA 
The 8th Edition of joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army, Exercise MITRA SHAKTI which was conducted from 04 - 16 October 2021, culminated at Combat Training School, Ampara today.
Exercise Mitra Shakti, based on counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations in semi urban terrain is the largest bilateral exercise being undertaken by the Sri Lankan Army and it forms a major part of India and Sri Lanka’s growing defence partnership. During the past 14 days, both the contingents displayed great enthusiasm and professionalism while practising joint drills, executed as part of the exercise.
The culmination phase of the exercise was jointly witnessed by the visiting Chief of the Indian Army, General M M Naravane and General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff & Commander of the Sri Lankan Army on 15 October 2021.
Besides promoting synergy and inter-operability amongst the Armed Forces, Exercise Mitra Shakti further helped in cementing ties between both the Nations. The participating contingents expressed immense satisfaction at the termination of the exercise in terms of standards achieved during the conduct of the said exercise.
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Navika Sagar Parikrama - Tarini Enters Lyttelton
INSV Tarini entered Lyttelton port  today during it’s maiden voyage to circumnavigate the globe. This is the first-ever Indian circumnavigation of the globe by an all-women crew. The vessel is skippered by Lieutenant Commander Vartika Joshi, and the crew comprises Lieutenant Commanders Pratibha Jamwal, P Swathi, and Lieutenants S Vijaya Devi, B Aishwarya and Payal Gupta.
Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Raksha Mantri had flagged-off INSV Tarini from Goa on 10 September 17. The vessel has covered 7800 Nautical miles from Goa, crossing the Equator on 25 September 17 and Cape Leeuwin on 09 November 17.
The indigenously-built INSV Tarini is a 56-foot sailing vessel, which was inducted in the Indian Navy earlier this year, and showcases the ‘Make in India’ initiative on the International forum.
The expedition titled ‘Navika Sagar Parikrama’, is in consonance with the National policy to empower women to attain their full potential. It also aims to showcase ‘Nari Shakti’ on the world platform and help revolutionise societal attitudes and mindset towards women in India by raising visibility of their participation in challenging environs.
The vessel would return to Goa in April 2018, on completion of the voyage. The expedition is being covered in five legs, with stop-overs at 4 ports: Fremantle , Lyttleton , Port Stanley , and Cape Town . Presently, the vessel has covered two of the five legs of the voyage, with the first port halt at Fremantle  in October.
The crew has also been collating and updating meteorological, ocean and wave data on a regular basis for accurate weather forecast by India Meteorological Department , as also monitoring marine pollution on the high seas. They would interact extensively with the local populace, especially children, during the port halt to promote Ocean sailing and the spirit of adventure.
The vessel is likely to depart Lyttelton on 12 December 17.
Ministry of Railways
Ministry of Railways invites Online Applications for recruitment to 9739 Posts in RPF/RPSF
Ministry of Railways has invited online applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to 8619 posts of Constables  and 1120 posts of Sub-Inspectors  in the Railway Protection Force/Railway Protection Special Force.
Candidates are requested to see the employment news edition of 19-25 May, 2018 or visit the official website of Indian Railways mentioned below:-  for authentic details.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
‘Swachhtaa Hi Sewa’ Campaign observed at ESIC Headquarter
‘Swachhata Hi Sewa’ campaign is being observed at Employees’ State Insurance Corporation Hqrs., Regional Offices/Sub-Regional Offices, Hospitals and Dispensaries across the country from 19.09.2019 to 02.10.19. During the campaign, special drive for cleanliness of premises, tree plantation for clean environment, creating awareness among Insured Persons and Beneficiaries are being carried out. Under outreach of the campaign, better health practices, hand wash techniques, preventive health measures, etc. are being demonstrated. Medical Officers/Para-medical staff of various offices are organising camps to create awareness on preventive health measures and personal hygiene.
As a part of ‘Swachhta Hi Sewa’ Campaign Shri Raj Kumar, Director General, ESIC, and other senior officials and staff carried out cleanliness drive in and around Hqrs. office premises today. DG, ESIC urged for change in behavior towards cleanliness and stop usages of plastic. Saplings were also planted in support of this campaign. Better hand wash techniques and segregation of wastes were also demonstrated by a team of medical professionals led by Dr. Pratima Dave.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on Covid Relief Aid
Through a “Whole of Government” approach, Govt of India has expeditiously Delivered Global Aid to States/UTs
8900 Oxygen Concentrators; 5043 Oxygen Cylinders; 18 Oxygen Generation Plants; 5698 ventilators/Bi PAP; about 3.4L Remdesivir vials delivered/ dispatched so far
Government of India has been receiving international donations and aid of COVID-19 relief medical supplies and equipment since 27 April 2021 from different countries/organisations to augment its efforts in fighting the unprecedented surge in COVID in the country. Through a streamlined and systematic mechanism under the “Whole of Government” approach, various Ministries/Departments of Government of India have seamlessly collaborated for expeditiously delivering the incoming global aid to States and UTs.
Cumulatively, 8900 Oxygen Concentrators; 5043 Oxygen Cylinders; 18 Oxygen Generation Plants; 5698 ventilators/Bi PAP; about 3.4L Remdesivir vials delivered/ dispatched through road and air, from 27th April 2021 to 09th May 2021.
Major items received on 9th May 2021 from UK, South Korea, USISPF include:
- Ventilators/BiPAP/CPAP 
- Oxygen Concentrators 
- Oximeter 
- Cylinder 
Effective immediate allocation, and streamlined delivery to the recipient states/UTs and institutions is an ongoing exercise. The Union Health Ministry is comprehensively monitoring this on a regular basis. A dedicated Coordination Cell has been created in the Union Health Ministry to coordinate the receipt and allocation of foreign COVID relief material as grants, aid and donations. This Cell started functioning from 26th April 2021. A Standard Operating Procedure has been framed and implemented by the Health Ministry since 2nd May, 2021.
Photo 1. 40 Ventilators from Denmark were received at Mumbai airport yesterday for distribution in the State of Maharashtra on 9.5.2021
Photo2: Received 13 Ventilators from Denmark and 300 Oxygen Concentrators from Salesforce, Mumbai for distribution in the state of Maharashtra on 9.5.2021
Photo 3: 2 Oxygen Generation plant from Isreal ready for dispatch, Hindon Air Base for distribution in the state of Karnataka.
Photos 4: Handed over to Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman & Nicobar Island: 44 Oxygen Concentrator, & 102 Boxes of Adapter plugs and Nasal Canula at Port Blair on 10.5.2021
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Government Launches Asiatic Lion Conservation Project
Project would go a long way in further protecting and developing the important Gir pride and their habitat: Dr. Harsh Vardhan
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India has launched the “Asiatic Lion Conservation Project” with an aim to protect and conserve the world’s last ranging free population of Asiatic Lion and its associated ecosystem.
At a review meeting Union Environment Minister said that “The Asiatic Lion Conservation Project” will strengthen the ongoing measures for conservation and recovery of Asiatic Lion with the help of state-of-the –art techniques/ instruments, regular scientific research studies, disease management, Modern surveillance/ patrolling techniques. The Union minister further stated that the total budget of the project for 3 years that amounts to nearly Rs. 9784 lakh will be funded from the Centrally Sponsored Scheme- Development of Wildlife Habitat  with the contributing ratio being 60:40 of Central and State share.
Asiatic lions that once ranged from Persia  to Palamau in Eastern India were almost driven to extinction by indiscriminate hunting and habitat loss. A single population of less than 50 lions persisted in the Gir forests of Gujarat by late 1890's. With timely and stringent protection offered by the State Government and the Center Government, Asiatic lions have increased to the current population of over 500 numbers. The last census in the year 2015 showed the population of 523 Asiatic Lions in Gir Protected Area Network of 1648.79 sq. km. that includes Gir National Park, Gir Sanctuary, Pania Sanctuary, Mitiyala Sanctuary adjoining reserved forests, Protected Forests, and Unclassed Forests.
The conservation of Asiatic Lions has always been a priority of Government of India. The Ministry in the past has supported Asiatic Lion in Gujarat by including it in list of 21 critically endangered species for recovery programme and financial assistance under the species recovery component of CSS-DWH.The project activities is envisaged in a manner to cause habitat improvement, scientific interventions, disease control and veterinary care supplemented with adequate eco development works for the fringe population in order to ensure a stable and viable Lion population in the Country.
UPSC
Reserve List of Civil Services  Examination, 2020
1. The result of the Civil Services  Examination, 2020 was declared vide Press Note dated 24.09.2021 recommending 761 candidates in order of merit for appointment to IAS, IFS, IPS and Central Services Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ against 836 vacancies.
2. The Commission, in accordance with the Rule 16  &  of the Civil Services Examination Rules, was also maintaining a Consolidated Reserve List in order of merit below the last recommended candidate under the respective categories.
3. As sought by the Department of Personnel & Training, the Commission has now recommended 75 candidates which include 52 General, 19 OBC, 02 EWS and 02 SC, to fill up the remaining posts based on the Civil Services Examination, 2020. Particulars of these candidates are included herewith. The candidates so recommended will be intimated directly by the DOP&T.
4. The candidature of following 04 candidates bearing Roll No. 0806225, 0867284, 1200240 and 5815776 are provisional.
5. The Reserve List of Civil Services Examination, 2020 shall be subject to the outcome of Writ Petition  No.5153/2020 & 7351/2020 pending before the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi.
6. The list of these 75 candidates is also available on the UPSC website i.e. http//www.upsc.gov.in.
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Farmers Welfare
MSP Operations during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21
Paddy Procurement shows increase of 24.93% over the last year
In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season  2020-21, Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at MSP from farmers as per existing MSP Schemes.
Paddy procurement for Kharif 2020-21 is continuing smoothly in the procuring States & UTs of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pardesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam and West Bengal with purchase of over 487.92 LMT of paddy up to 31.12.2020. This is an increase of 24.93% against the last year corresponding purchase of 390.56 LMT. Out of the total purchase of 487.92 LMT, Punjab alone has contributed 202.77 LMT which is 41.55% of total procurement.
About 62.28 Lac farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing KMS procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs 92120.85 Crore.
Further, based on the proposal from the States, approval was accorded for procurement of 51.66 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds of Kharif Marketing Season 2020 for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh under Price Support Scheme. Further, sanction for procurement of 1.23 LMT of Copra  for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was also given. For other States/UTs, approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under PSS so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the year 2020-21 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuring agencies.
Upto 31.12.2020, the Government through its Nodal Agencies has procured 257425.26 MT of Moong, Urad, Groundnut Pods and Soyabean having MSP value of Rs.1377.69 Crores benefitting 1,38,579 farmers in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Similarly, 5089 MT of copra  having MSP value of Rs.52.40 crore has been procured benefitting 3961 farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu upto 31.12.2020 as against the last year corresponding purchase of 293.34 MT of copra. In respect of Copra and Urad, rates are ruling above MSP in most of the major producing States. The respective State/UTs Governments are making necessary arrangements for commencement of procurement from the date as decided by the respective States based on the arrivals in respect of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds.
Procurement operations of seed cotton  under MSP are going on smoothly in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Karnataka. Till 31.12.2020 a quantity of 7503914 cotton bales valuing Rs.21989.94 Crore has been procured benefitting 14,69,704 farmers.
Ministry of Textiles
Ministry of Textiles holds first Weekly Open House Forum through VC to interact with PLI Scheme Applicants
Ministry to hold Weekly Open House Forum every Friday from 4-5 PM
The Ministry of Textiles held the first weekly Open House Forum through VC today to interact with the participating companies under the 'Production Linked Incentive  Scheme for Textiles' to understand and resolve any implementation issues being faced by the Participants. The weekly Open House Forum will be held every Friday from 4-5 PM. The web link for the interaction will be shared with all PLI Participant Companies every Thursday evening.
This initiative would help Participants to accelerate the targeted investment, start the production and achieve turnover for incentivization in time.
Ministry of Defence
Bridges of Friendship – Chief of Royal Australian Navy visit Indian Naval Academy
1. Vice Admiral Timothy W Barrett, Chief of Royal Australian Navy along with Royal Australian Naval  delegates visited Indian Naval Academy  today, Friday, 19 January 2018. During the visit, the Chief of Royal Australian Navy and accompanying RAN delegates were acquainted with Infrastructure, Academic facilities and training processes at INA.
2. The aim of the visit was to build bridges of friendship between the two navies, exchange best practices and to consolidate and enhance bilateral defence relations between India and Australia. Naval cooperation between India and Australia has been traditionally strong, encompassing a wide span which includes operational interactions, training visits, port calls, participation in competitive annual sailing regatta Admirals Cup at INA along with capacity building and capability augmentation initiatives.
3. The visit of Vice Admiral Timothy W Barrett, Chief of Royal Australian Navy along with Royal Australian Naval  delegates to INA closely follows the successful conclusion of the second edition of biennial Australia-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise  conducted off West coast of Australia in the Western Australia Exercise Areas  from 13 to 19 June 17. Indian Naval Ships Jyoti, Shivalik and Kamorta participated in the exercise. The AUSINDEX was followed by the visit of Royal Australian Navy  ship, HMAS Newcastle to Kochi, Kerala from 04 to 07 July 17.
4. In the recently concluded eighth edition of ‘Admirals Cup’ Sailing Regatta held at Indian Naval Academy Team Australia represented by Sub Lieutanant Alix Peruzzis and Midshipman Bryson Carew lead by Lieutenant Duncan McCowan came third in the overall team position. The naval cooperation between the two countries is in pursuance of India’s Act East policy to promote bilateral relations, enhance interoperability and is reflective of the growing level of cooperation between both Navies.
5. The Chief of Royal Australian Navy, during his visit called on Vice Admiral SV Bhokare, AVSM, YSM, NM, Commandant, INA who is an alumni of the Australian Defence College, Canberra. It was a mutually satisfying and enriching experience for the officers of both Navies and reaffirmed the universal truth that Oceans unite all Nations. The Chief of Royal Australian Navy and RAN delegation departed Indian Naval Academy today, Friday, 19 January 2018.
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PM greets people on Valmiki Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti.
"वाल्मीकि जयंती पर आप सभी को बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं। सामाजिक सद्भाव, समानता और न्याय पर आधारित उनके आदर्श विचार देशवासियों को सदैव प्रेरित करते रहेंगे।", the Prime Minister said.